Selecting a Wood Furniture Finish“What stain or finish should I get for my solid wood furniture?” This is one of the biggest questions we get at DutchCrafters–and one of the hardest to answer. Stains have a significant impact on the look of a piece and its fit in a room. Luckily, we've got the tools to help you make the right selection for your home. In this video, we'll explain the stain option...
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It’s traditional, hard, and strong. But you may be asking yourself: is oak wood the right wood type for your furniture? Well, keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of oak wood compared to other wood types for furniture.What are the characteristics of oak wood?TraditionalWhen you think of “traditional” Amish furniture, you’re probably picturing a blonde stain on oak wood. I...
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What is distressed wood and what are the differences between distressing options? Why would I want my solid wood furniture distressed? These questions and more, answered by Beth at DutchCrafters. See if distressing is right for you. Explore your options for distressed finishes on your new wood furniture. Read about many wood finishes in our blog post, Wood Furniture Finishes. Or compare the distre...
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What do you do if you have questions about solid wood furniture or Amish furniture customization? Custom solid wood furniture opens up a world of opportunity but also presents you with many options. When questions arise, give DutchCrafters a call. We have a team of furniture specialists standing by, ready to answer your questions and help you with your decisions. Call us at (866) 272-6773 or email...
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Will the color of my finished furniture match the picture on my screen? While the photos of samples on our website is a great place to start, there is no way to guarantee that the final color will match the photo on your screen. There are simply too many variables. Each camera takes photos slightly differently, and each screen displays colors uniquely. Additionally, wood tones appear quite differe...
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How can I protect my solid wood furniture from damage? What happens if I don't care for solid wood furniture? What causes a wood furniture split? What is this foggy white spot in my wood furniture? Today Beth answers these questions and more. Solid wood furniture is a significant investment, and we want you to get the most out of your solid wood furniture with a lifetime of use. However, you must ...
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Which wood type is best for my solid wood furniture? That's the question we help you answer answer in this first video of our DutchCrafters FAQ video series. Let Beth guide you through the basics of some of our most popular wood types at DutchCrafters, and learn more in our Learning Center wood types page.About DutchCraftersDutchCrafters is the premier retailer of Amish furniture handcrafted right...
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